Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is getting on his teammates this year

When Ben Johnson was first hired last year, he told the media that the Chicago Bears coaching staff would treat veterans and rookies alike, teaching how they wanted to play football in a new scheme until the players understood the system.

Eventually, Johnson wanted the leaders on offense and defense to help coach up the young players.

Quarterback Caleb Williams is starting to grow into that leadership role during training camp this year.

When speaking to reporters on Friday, Johnson said Williams has been the one getting on his teammates when something isn’t right.

“Talked the other night just about when we go into these walkthroughs in the afternoon, we’re making corrections from the practice earlier in the day, and rather than the coaches calling it back and let’s repeat and get the perfect play, it’s player-led now, and he’s certainly leading that charge,” Johnson said of Williams, via video from CHGO Bears.

“He knows when it’s not good enough. He’s huddling us back up and let’s get it right. Felt that at practice yesterday too. You know, you could, you guys might have noticed it. We broke the huddle. Things weren’t quite right, and he’s regrouping us. And so, I think that’s a huge step in the right direction.”

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There was a slight worry before the 2024 draft that Williams didn’t show leadership skills that are necessary for elite quarterbacks in the league. That doesn’t appear to be an issue this summer.

Johnson said Williams’ teammates are listening to their quarterback, and they’re working overtime to get better.

“I know those guys really value what he has to say,” Johnson said. “They’re getting extra reps when the horn’s done for the day, and continuing to work on hooking up in the passing game with all the pass catchers, and that’s only going to pay dividends down the road.”

The Bears needed Williams, the No. 1 pick in 2024, to eventually get there. At some point, Williams will need to be the guy that directs the offense, and it’ll be fascinating to see how that changes the dynamic of the offense this season.

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